Civic integration exam practice: lessons, exercises and mock exams
You want to pass your civic integration exam. Then good practice is important. On this page you read how the exam works. You also see how to practise smartly.
Inburgerify is an app for practising. You get lessons, practice questions, mock exams and feedback. You start for free and you choose your own pace.
Which exam do we mean?
There are different exams for civic integration. This page is mostly about the Staatsexamen NT2 programme I. This exam is at level B1. It has four language parts: reading, listening, writing and speaking. There is also the KNM exam. KNM stands for: Knowledge of Dutch Society (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij).
Are you taking a different exam, for example at level A2? Not sure which exam is right for you? Then read the difference between A2 and B1. In Inburgerify you choose your own route.
What is on the exam?
These are the parts. The numbers come from the public exam of 2025.
| Part | What do you do? | How many? |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | You read texts and answer questions. | 6 texts, 35 questions, 110 minutes |
| Listening | You listen to fragments and answer questions. | 6 texts, 39 questions |
| Writing | You make sentences, fill in a form and write short texts. | 12 tasks, 100 minutes |
| Speaking | You record your answer. | 16 tasks |
| KNM | You answer questions about the Netherlands. | 40 questions, 45 minutes |
How many must you get right?
Every part has its own pass mark. So you do not need to get everything right.
| Part | You need at least |
|---|---|
| Reading | 24 of the 35 questions correct |
| Listening | 26 of the 39 questions correct |
| Writing | 25 of the 47 points |
| Speaking | 75 of the 128 points |
| KNM | 24 of the 40 questions correct |
How each part works
Reading
You read 6 texts. Some texts are short, others are long. Almost every text has a question about the purpose of the text. Does the writer want to inform you, convince you or something else? For one text you look for information. Then you only get search questions.
Tip: read the questions first. Then read the text. Then look for the answer. You can find more tips in our reading strategy.
Listening
You hear each fragment only once. First you get 25 seconds to read the question. Then you hear the fragment. In 2025, one of the six texts was a video.
Tip: use the 25 seconds well. Read the question and all three answers. Think about what you need to hear. Practise this with listening exercises like on the exam.
Writing
You get three kinds of tasks. In 8 tasks you make a sentence. In 2 tasks you fill in a form. In 2 tasks you write a short text, for example an email.
- Do what the task asks. If you do not, the rest of your text does not count.
- Do not copy the text from the task. That gives 0 points.
- Mistakes with de or het do not count in Writing.
Read here how the assessment for Writing works.
Speaking
You have 16 tasks. In the first 8 you give a short answer. You have 20 seconds for each. In the last 8 you give a longer answer. First you get 15 seconds to think. Then you speak for 30 seconds.
Speak calmly and clearly. Speak in full sentences. See examples of speaking tasks.
KNM
You get questions about life in the Netherlands. Every question has three answers. There are 8 themes, such as work and income, housing, health, education and the government. You practise this with KNM practice.
Two examples
Example for Reading
You read an article about a new cycle route in the city. The text says where the route goes and how long it is. The question is: what is the purpose of this text?
- A. The writer wants to give information.
- B. The writer wants to convince you to go cycling.
- C. The writer wants to make you laugh.
The correct answer is A. The text gives facts. There is no opinion in it and there are no jokes.
Example for KNM
Who is the head of state of the Netherlands?
- A. The king
- B. The prime minister
- C. The mayor
The correct answer is A. The king is the head of state. The prime minister leads the government.
How to practise smartly
- Choose your level and set your exam date in the app.
- Practise a little every day. Twenty minutes a day works better than four hours once a week.
- First read the short explanation. Then do the exercises.
- Practise listening like on the exam: you hear the fragment only once.
- Write and speak with feedback. The feedback in the app is advice. It is not an official grade.
- Look at your mistakes. Practise those questions again later.
- Take a mock exam when you are ready. Keep to the time of the real exam.
What can you practise on Inburgerify?
- Reading: texts and questions at exam level.
- Listening: fragments you hear only once.
- Writing: tasks with direct AI feedback.
- Speaking: tasks you record, with a text of what you said and AI feedback.
- KNM: all 8 themes, with summaries and word lists.
- Mock exams: practise like on the real exam.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the exam take?
You take each part separately. Reading takes 110 minutes. Writing takes 100 minutes. KNM takes 45 minutes. Want to know more about how much time you need to learn? Then read how much time you need.
When have you passed?
You have passed a part when you reach the pass mark. For Reading you need 24 of the 35 questions correct. The other pass marks are in the table above.
What does the exam cost?
This sometimes changes. Read the current prices on this page about the costs.
What if I do not pass a part?
Then you can practise again and take the part again. Read how it works in failing and retaking.
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